KCRAR Past President to Speak on Mental Health at Upcoming WCR Event

August 26, 2021 in KCRAR

2020 KCRAR President Bobbi Howe will be speaking at a Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR) event on Sept. 16, presenting her keynote entitled, “Lessons From The Other Side: Protecting Yourself and Your Mindset.” In Howe’s message, she shares lessons she’s learned about mental wellness not only through her career, but also from watching her mother’s […]

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State Association Conferences to Be Held in Kansas City, Wichita this Fall

August 19, 2021 in KCRAR

Registration is open for the Missouri REALTORS® (MR) Fall Business Conference and the Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) Annual Conference and Expo. Both these conferences offer a full schedule for members to attend CE classes, professional development seminars, networking events and more. The MR conference will take place as a hybrid event Sept. 28 – […]

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KCRAR Offering Free Class for REALTOR® Office Administrators and Personal Assistants

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KCRAR will be bringing back “Achieve Excellence as a REALTOR® Administrator” online on Aug. 27. This class was made specifically for office administrators and personal assistants to learn the ins and outs of KCRAR and Heartland MLS processes, technology and resources. “[The class] more than exceeded my expectations,” said Billie Rader, REALTOR® office administrator and […]

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KCRAR to Host Tax Strategies GRI Class for Kansas Association of REALTORS®

August 12, 2021 in Education

KCRAR will be hosting a class for the Kansas Association of REALTORS® called “SMART MONEY: Tax Strategies for Independent Contractors” for GRI credit on Aug. 26 in the KCRAR classroom. The class will be taught by Chris Bird, a Senior CRS Instructor and a Senior Faculty Instructor for the REALTORS® Land Institute with over 30 years […]

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Buyer’s Agent Bootcamp Coming to KCRAR

July 15, 2021 in Education

Buyer’s Agent Bootcamp is coming to the KCRAR classroom on July 26 at 9 a.m. Aimed specifically for working with buyers, this class is designed to teach attendees how to eliminate deal killing mistakes, be seen as a real estate expert and close buyers for life. Class instructor Josh Cadillac is a top producing agent […]

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Missouri REALTORS® Offering Class for REALTOR® Educators

July 1, 2021 in Education

The Missouri REALTORS® Educational Foundation, in collaboration with Missouri REALTORS® (MR) and the Missouri State Teachers Association, will be hosting a virtual REALTOR® educator training on Thursday, July 15 from 2 – 4 p.m. at no cost to MR members. The training has been designed to familiarize REALTOR® volunteers with “It’s Your Move,” which is an educational program designed to educate […]

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Upcoming Latte and Learn to Focus on Getting the Most Out of Member Benefits

June 24, 2021 in Education

KCRAR and Heartland MLS Membership Outreach Manager Patti Dauer will be teaching an upcoming Latte and Learn session online on July 9 in which she will share “What’s in Your KCRAR/HMLS Toolbox.” KCRAR and HMLS offer a wide variety of benefits to their members and subscribers that are included in their membership. Dauer, who also […]

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NAR’s Center for Financial Wellness Offering Retirement Planning Summit for REALTORS®

June 17, 2021 in KCRAR

As a part of its Center for Financial Wellness, the National Association of REALTORS® will be hosting an online Retirement Summit in July. This four-part virtual series is designed to help REALTORS® shape their vision for retirement and develop steps to ensure their finances are set for the long-term. Members can register for a limited […]

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Commercial Latte and Learn Coming on Commission Agreements and Navigating Bankruptcy Situations

May 20, 2021 in Education

KCRAR is hosting a commercial-focused Latte and Learn session on June 11 titled, “Getting Paid in a Changing Market/Bankruptcy Issues.” James Hochman will be leading this online session, presenting a “nuts and bolts” lesson on commercial transaction issues including: Proper listing and commission agreements Use of purchase and sale agreement Lease language to protect a […]

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Applications Open for the UMKC REALTOR® Leadership Academy

May 13, 2021 in Education

Applications are currently open for the UMKC REALTOR® Leadership Academy’s 2021-2022 session, beginning this September. In a partnership between KCRAR and UMKC’s Henry W. Bloch School of Management, the Academy’s curriculum is specifically tailored for REALTORS® to build the skills and knowledge they need to stand out as leaders in the real estate industry. “Any […]

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